I just received a copy of Helping Your Autistic Child by Ann Ozsivadjian. It includes chapters by various authors who specialise in working with children with neurodivergent conditions, including my chapter on sleep.
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My chapter includes sections on:
- Why autism can increase the chance of sleep difficulties
- Strategies to optimise sleep
- Managing night-wakings
- Confusional arousals – sleep terrors & sleepwalking
- Delays in getting to sleep
- Managing early wakings
- Worries and fears at bedtime
- Insomnia
The other chapters cover topics including:
- Understanding autism
- Helping with anxiety
- Helping with communication
- Managing feeding difficulties
- Managing sensory sensitivities
- Managing distress
- Seeking professional help
- Cultivating a positive identity
The book will be available from October 26th 2023 in all good bookshops!